Most weeks I find writing some words for our Ignatian quite an enjoyable experience. There is usually something happening in our community that I am happy to draw attention to or comment on or, alternatively, an event or activity elsewhere offers us something as food for thought in our context, which I endeavour to share with others. This week, however, I found the exercise quite challenging as my thoughts...
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Earlier this week, Phil Donato, Head of Senior School; Belinda Mears, Advancement Manager; and I visited two Jesuit schools in Sydney − Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, and St Aloysius’ College, Kirribilli. Both schools were so welcoming and shared many ideas with us about pastoral care systems, the use of data in tracking student development, staff appraisals, communications and...
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As we approach the third Sunday in Lent, the students have fully embraced this time as an opportunity to reflect on how they can become better people. The Social Justice leaders have initiated the 40 Days of Kindness project, where each home group has a jar of suggested acts of kindness, and students are encouraged to choose one to perform daily. The possibility of 850 daily acts of kindness over the...
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Last Sunday was the Second Sunday of Lent. If you are trying to find time to reflect during this important time in the Church calendar amongst the busyness of life, the following link from Ignatian Spirituality may help. An email is sent each day of Lent with a very short reflection. It only takes a minute to stay in touch. Click HERE to view Living Lent Daily. We had a wonderful celebration during...
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During a very busy start to the year, senior pastoral staff were approached by some of our (student) Senior Leaders who then met with these staff members under the banner of the Student Wellbeing Portfolio Group for the first time. This group was established by Senior Leaders under the guidance of the Coordinator of Student Leadership, Mr Dillon Mullins. For a number of years, some very good work has...
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Last week a group of five senior leaders travelled to Victor Harbour with the Year 8s to act as mentors and participate in the activities. It was a great opportunity to take the time out of our busy term to get to know and build new friendships with the younger students at our college. It brought back many memories participating in activities that we too completed during our time on Year 8 camp and...
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Gifted Awareness Week was an initiative of The Australian Association for the Gifted and Talented as a means to to recognise and celebrate the gifts and talents of students in our school communities and to develop an awareness of their needs. During this special week some students from Years 7, 8 and 9 have been meeting in focus lunch groups where they have enjoyed some delicious pizza with friends!...
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In Week 7, the Year 8 cohort along with a number of staff headed off to Victor Harbor for the annual Orientation Camp. This year, we again stayed at Adare and worked with the team from Beyond Limits. The camp was a great success and I commend the cohort on their unwavering enthusiasm and eagerness to participate in all activities, supporting and encouraging each other the whole way. Students were placed...
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Homework club is open to all students and provides a quiet space to complete homework under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff. Homework club runs after school from 3:45pm until 4:45pm. Details of days, locations and supervising staff are listed below: Middle Years Homework Club for students in Years 7, 8 and 9 Tuesdays in BE323 with Ms Anne Clancy (Middle Years Coordinator of Adaptive Education)...
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Thursday’s Parent Cocktail Evening presented a chance to welcome parents and caregivers whose children are new to the College. Where parent values are congruent with our own, the College can really work with parents in achieving something wonderful for the children in our care. Families are of central importance to the livelihood of children. As young beings, they shape our formative understandings...
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It's nearly time for the Family Fun Fair! This is a wonderful event for our College families and the wider community and it will be held on Saturday 30 March from 11.00am until 5.00pm. It's a fabulous day of music, food and entertainment for all ages. There are a range of stalls organised by the committee and stall convenors. Every year volunteers help make this day, one of the feature...
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